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Which type of financial analysis involves expressing each item in a single financial statement as a percentage of a base item?
Which of the following ratios evaluates a company's ability to pay short-term liabilities without relying on inventory?
The asset turnover ratio is calculated using which of the following formulas?
What does the debt-to-equity ratio measure in financial analysis?
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Which financial ratio would best help evaluate a company's efficiency in managing its inventory?
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In horizontal analysis, what is typically being compared?
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What does the return on equity (ROE) ratio measure?
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What is a major limitation of financial analysis?
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Which ratio is used to assess a company's ability to cover its interest expenses with its earnings?
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Which type of analysis involves examining the revenues and expenses in an income statement?
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Study Notes
Financial Analysis
Financial analysis is the process of evaluating a company's financial performance and position to make informed business decisions.
Types of Financial Analysis
- Horizontal analysis: comparison of line items in a financial statement over time to identify trends and changes.
- Vertical analysis: analysis of a single financial statement in which each item is expressed as a percentage of a base item.
- Ratio analysis: calculation of financial ratios to evaluate a company's performance and position.
Financial Ratios
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Liquidity ratios:
- Current ratio: current assets / current liabilities
- Quick ratio: (current assets - inventory) / current liabilities
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Profitability ratios:
- Gross margin ratio: (revenue - cost of goods sold) / revenue
- Operating margin ratio: (operating income / revenue)
- Return on equity (ROE): net income / total shareholders' equity
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Efficiency ratios:
- Asset turnover ratio: revenue / total assets
- Inventory turnover ratio: cost of goods sold / average inventory
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Solvency ratios:
- Debt-to-equity ratio: total liabilities / total shareholders' equity
- Interest coverage ratio: earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) / interest expenses
Financial Statement Analysis
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Balance sheet analysis:
- Vertical analysis of assets, liabilities, and equity
- Calculation of financial ratios using balance sheet items
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Income statement analysis:
- Vertical analysis of revenues and expenses
- Calculation of profitability ratios
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Cash flow statement analysis:
- Analysis of cash inflows and outflows
- Calculation of cash flow ratios
Limitations of Financial Analysis
- Quality of financial statements: financial statements may not accurately reflect a company's financial position and performance.
- Comparability: financial ratios may not be comparable across companies or industries.
- Context: financial analysis should be considered in the context of a company's industry, economy, and market conditions.
Financial Analysis
- Financial analysis is the process of evaluating a company's financial performance and position to make informed business decisions.
Types of Financial Analysis
- Horizontal analysis: compares line items in a financial statement over time to identify trends and changes.
- Vertical analysis: analyzes a single financial statement in which each item is expressed as a percentage of a base item.
- Ratio analysis: calculates financial ratios to evaluate a company's performance and position.
Financial Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
- Current ratio: calculates a company's ability to pay short-term debts, calculated as current assets / current liabilities.
- Quick ratio: measures a company's ability to pay short-term debts with quick assets, calculated as (current assets - inventory) / current liabilities.
Profitability Ratios
- Gross margin ratio: measures a company's profitability, calculated as (revenue - cost of goods sold) / revenue.
- Operating margin ratio: measures a company's operating profitability, calculated as operating income / revenue.
- Return on equity (ROE): measures a company's profitability from shareholders' perspective, calculated as net income / total shareholders' equity.
Efficiency Ratios
- Asset turnover ratio: measures a company's ability to generate revenue from its assets, calculated as revenue / total assets.
- Inventory turnover ratio: measures a company's ability to sell and replace its inventory, calculated as cost of goods sold / average inventory.
Solvency Ratios
- Debt-to-equity ratio: measures a company's leverage, calculated as total liabilities / total shareholders' equity.
- Interest coverage ratio: measures a company's ability to pay interest expenses, calculated as earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) / interest expenses.
Financial Statement Analysis
Balance Sheet Analysis
- Vertical analysis of assets, liabilities, and equity to identify trends and changes.
- Calculation of financial ratios using balance sheet items.
Income Statement Analysis
- Vertical analysis of revenues and expenses to identify trends and changes.
- Calculation of profitability ratios using income statement items.
Cash Flow Statement Analysis
- Analysis of cash inflows and outflows to identify trends and changes.
- Calculation of cash flow ratios.
Limitations of Financial Analysis
- Quality of financial statements: financial statements may not accurately reflect a company's financial position and performance.
- Comparability: financial ratios may not be comparable across companies or industries.
- Context: financial analysis should be considered in the context of a company's industry, economy, and market conditions.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of financial analysis, including horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, and ratio analysis. Test your understanding of financial statement analysis and its application in business decision-making.
